While the boat is still off the coast of Scotland and Davie is still trying to figure out what he's going to do, the Covenant runs over a small boat. All the men on the smaller boat die save Alan Breck Stewart, who is trying to escape English soldiers. He carries a belt full of money, which Hoseason wants. Apparently kidnapping and then selling Davie won't be profitable enough, so Hoseason and the first mate plan to murder Alan and steal his money.